FAQs about Science Cafe:
I want to submit a writing piece, what should I do? Please contact Newsletter Editor, Sharon Jan (sharonj@uci.edu) and submit your writing piece.
What topics can I write about? Any writing piece is allowed as long as it is related to,
- Science (All STEM disciplines) – Distill down your research and explain it to non-specialists (your peers from different area of research)
- Issues surrounding Science
- Career and professional development related topics
- Personal stories of PhD/Postdoc journey/experiences
- Transitions from PhD>Postdoc>Faculty (Yes, faculties are also welcome to submit)
- Recap of GPS-BIOMED events or any other events you attended, which can be helpful to your peers
- Advice on how to write a manuscript/grants, present at scientific conferences, how to network, prepare for job interview, how to write emails 😉
How do I know if my writing piece fits these topics? write to us, we are happy to review to assess the suitability of the topic.
My article is ready but not sure if it is good enough, can you please help? Please submit what you have and our editorial team will help you guide and polish the article for it to be blog ready.
My brain is full of ideas and concepts to write about but I need help coming up with a perfect piece, can you please help? Write to us. Our editorial team will help you through the writing process.